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2010
From: Maria Hyland <maria@aheros-welcome.org>
Sent: Thu, July 29, 2010 8:52:09 PM
Subject: Welcome Home Sgt. Dan Lester, USMC Thurday Aug. 5, 2010 Norristown, PA
Welcome Home
Sgt. Dan Lester, USMC
Thursday Aug. 5, 2010Norristown, PA
We have been asked by the proud mom of Marine Sgt. Dan Lester who snuck home to surprise his mom if we could help do the same to him. So we have been asked to do our patented Mug & Hug at a local eatery and then escort him home where mom and dad have arranged to throw a block party in his honor. SO what could we say but YES !!!!
A very important point I would like to make here is that Sgt. Dan Lester is the namesake of his Uncle Cpl. Daniel W. Brady who was KIA in Vietnam on July 2 1967, this will be mom's way of paying tribute to both of these men who have made a sacrifice for our country.
Short Bio:
Sgt Daniel Lester USMC son of Mary Jo and Edward Lester was born and raised in Norristown, Pa. where he graduated Norristown HS in 2003. He was a varsity baseball and football player, Times Herald defensive player his senior year, played 1 season semi-pro ball in Warminster before enlisting in the USMC in Aug. 2004. Took basic in Paris Island, trained in Amphibious assault vehicles Twenty Nine Palms Calif., participated in multi nation survival training exercise in the far east, he was deployed to Iraq in 2008 from Kanehoe Bay Hawaii. Sgt Dan Lester was married to Krysta Johnson in March 2010 and deployed again 3 weeks later to Afghan. He is home now on leave to spend time with parents, grandparents, 5 sisters and 2 brothers and 15 nieces and nephews.
Date: Aug 5th 2010
Rally Point: TBD
Rally Time: 5:30 PM
KSU: 6:15 PM
Destination: Lou's Steak House
Final Destination: Norristown Area to his Block party.
From: Maria Hyland <maria@aheros-welcome.org>
Sent: Thu, July 29, 2010 8:30:03 PM
Subject: Welcome Home 1st Lt. Gene Uhler, Jr. US Army Saturday July 31, 2010
Welcome Home
1st Lt. Gene Uhler, Jr. US Army
Date: Sat. July 31, 2010Location: Downingtonw, PA
Rally Point and Time: TBA
Lt. Uhler's Mother is a good friend of AHW Lil's and she would love us to welcome home her son, 1st Lt. Gene Uhler, Jr.
The family will be having a welcome home party at their home so we'll make sure Lt. Uhler knows who we are, how much we appreciate what he has done for us for the past year.. and how LOUD we can be!!!! Let's give our Hero a Mug and Hug he won't forget!!!
Stay tuned for more info on this welcome home!!!
Here’s a bio on Karen and Gene’s son, 1st Lt Uhler
Hi Maria,
It was my pleasure to talk with you as well. I have a great appreciation for the military. My father was a career military man and spent a lot of time away from home as a result of his service. All of my Uncles and great Uncles all served in the military. My son Gene was greatly influenced by my father's service and always loved the stories he shared about his time in the military.
My son Gene is the oldest of 5 children, having 2 brothers and 2 sisters. His father is a family Dr. in the community and I work as a counselor for a faith based organization in the community. Since grade school, Gene has always told his father and me that he wanted to serve in the military. When I asked him why from such a young age did he know this, his response was "I want to give back to my country for the freedoms I now enjoy at the cost of others lives." Gene attended Penn State University on a ROTC scholarship, being commissioned as a 2nd Lt. and graduating with a degree in Political Science. He has 4 years of active duty, and 4 years of inactive duty to complete, being 2 years in at this point. He left for Afghanistan on July 9th of 2009 and came home safely on July 15th this year. He is stationed at Ft. Lewis in Washington state where he is now living with his wife Janice and his son Graham who is 8mths old. Gene being the oldest of five is a natural born leader and has been recognized as such by his superiors. He comes from a family that has always taught him that faith comes first, family and then service to others. He took that seriously and has displayed that thru the choices he has made in his life so far. He has strong convictions and to me and his father has been a good example to his younger siblings. We are proud of our son and grateful for the sacrifices he has had to make to serve the best country in the world.
If there is anything else you would like to know please email me back. I wasn't sure what all you wanted to know so feel free to use what you want.
God bless you and the many others who help remind our military men and women that we are proud of them and are very thankful for their great service.
With a grateful heart, Karen
Please check the A Hero’s Welcome area of the Warriors’ Watch Riders site for updates on this welcome… and feel free to post your thoughts and plans for this welcome.
We will be posting all of our welcomes on the Warriors’ Watch site so please check it frequently.
Hi Kids, we were asked by Leslie of the Yellow Ribbon Club for some assistance on a welcome home celebration.
Maria
Welcome Home
Shea Goto, U.S. Army
Who: Shea Goto, U.S. Army
Shea Goto, U.S. Army
When: Thursday, July 29th 2010
Rally Time:10:30 a.m.
Philadelphia International Airport/Terminal E
The Warriors’ Watch Riders will be escorting Shea back to his home on Burnt Mill Road in Cherry Hill , NJ.
If you would like to join in the escort, please rally at FB 69/ 82nd and Bartram Ave. Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Leslie (YRC) 609-980-4175
Please come out to welcome home Shea Goto from serving in Afghanistan. Shea is 21 yrs old. He graduated from Cherry Hill High School East. He joined the US Army at age 20. He is in the A-CO 21 Infantry 52, Rank is E2. He received the CIB award for being overseas. He just completed his tour in Afghanistan.
Shea has a brother named Saji who is also in the Army and is stationed at Ft. Benning. Saji is training for Airborne.
Shea’s mother Dee, requests that we give a nice loud welcome home for her son.
Please join the Yellow Ribbon Club, Warrior Watch Riders & Friends, Cherry Hill Fire and Police Depts. in a loud welcome home for this young soldier.
From: Maria Hyland <Maria@aheros-welcome.org>
Sent: Fri, July 23, 2010
Subject: Honor Mission for Thomas Montenigo, USMC Gloucester City, NJ July 26, 2010 requested by Warriors' Watch Riders
Thomas Montenigo is the brother in law of our own “Tug”
Please join the Warriors’ Watch Riders to form a flag line and escort in honor of Thomas. God Bless him and his family.
Details below:
(please watch www.warriorswatch.org / confirmed area for more info)
July 26 Mon.
Honor Mission “Flag Line” and Escort
Thomas Montenigo 12/18/1952-7/22/2010
US Marine Corps 1973-1975
Date: Monday July 26
VIEWING INFORMATION
Rally Time: 0800 to 10:30am
Rally Location: McCann-Healey Funeral Home
851 Monmouth Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030-1508
Service to follow Viewing:
Time: 1100
Location: St.Marys Catholic church
Monmouth St.
Gloucester city,NJ 08030
Following service we will Escort This Hero to Interment
Interment Escort Destination
Location: Berlin Cemetery
40 Clementon Rd.
Berlin NJ
Please remember this is an Honor Mission with FLAG LINE…
BRING YOUR 3X5 FLAG!!!!!!!!
P.S. If you can Only make one portion of this mission,.. PLEASE do so. It is during the Work day and we struggle for people.
Welcome Home
Specialist Matthew Adolph , U.S. Army
From: Maria Hyland <maria@aheros-welcome.org>
Sent: Wed, July 21, 2010 8:13:30 PM
Subject: A Hero's Welcome / Changes as posted for Spc. Matthew Adolph, US Army
Date: Saturday July 24, 2010
Rally Time: 4:15 p.m.
Location: Philadelphia International Airport/Terminal C
Escort will be going to Aston, PA. If you would like to join in the escort, please rally at 3:45 pm at FB 69/ 82nd and Bartram Ave. Phila. PA
Please visit: http://forums.lutzkicksass.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1279661689/
Here is a short Bio:
Matthew went to Sun Valley H.S. in Aston and spent all 4 years in the Marine Corps ROTC program at Sun Valley. He
graduated in 2005. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during the summer of 2006 and went to Basic Training at Fort Benning, Ga. (Sand Hill). He graduated Boot Camp in December of 2006. He was
then stationed in Fort Lewis with the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment working and starting this new unit at the base until being deployed to Afghanistan July 2009.
Here are some awards that we are aware of:
Expert Rifleman, Expert Infantry Badge, Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal.
In Matthews personal life he always enjoyed shooting shotguns at Delaware County Field and Stream Rod and Gun Club nearby. He likes to hike and has been dating his girlfriend 'Jackie' for about two years.
Please join us in welcoming home this American HERO!!!
Bring your American Flag!!!
and, as always....call 484-679-1717 for updates or changes
Escort to Final Resting Place of
Sgt. Louis R. Fastuca
From:
Maria Hyland <maria@aheros-welcome.org>
Sent: Tue, July 20, 2010 6:38:14
PM
Subject: Honor Mission for SGT
LOUIS FASTUCA FUNERAL 7/21
Sgt. Louis R. Fastuca (Posthumously promoted), 24, of West Chester,
Pa., was killed on July 5 at Abdulhamid Kalay, Afghanistan, when the
enemy attacked his vehicle. Sgt. Fastuca was assigned to 1st
Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat
Team, Camp Ederle, Italy.
Sgt. Fastuca was from West Chester PA. His family has requested WWR
presence to lend honor and comfort to the services scheduled for:
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JULY 21
WHERE: WEST CHESTER, PA.
TIME: VIEWING BEGINS AT 10AM. WE WILL ARRIVE AT 0900 AND BE IN PLACE BY
0930.
WE WILL FORM A FLAG LINE AND HOLD UNTIL THE SERVICE BEGINS.
LOCATON OF SERVICE: Sts Peter & Paul Church, 1325 Boot Road, West
Chester, PA.
SERVICE TO BEGIN AT 1230 HRS, AT WHICH TIME WWR WILL TAKE A SHORT
BREAK. FOLLOWING THE SERVICE WE WILL MOUNT UP AND ESCORT THE REMAINS TO THE
CEMETERY AT:
LOCATION OF CEMETERY: St. Agnes Cemetery, Rt. 100, West Chester, PA
WE WILL BE ALERT, DIGNIFIED, AND DISCIPLINED FOR THE DURATION OF THIS MISSION.
WE WILL BE PREPARED TO FACE PROMISED PROTESTORS IN A CALM, QUIET, AND DIGNIFIED
MANNER. IF NECESSARY WE WILL TURN OUR BACKS AND PLACE THE BARRIER OF OUR BODIES
AND FLAGS BETWEEN THE FAMILY AND PROTESTORS (IF ANY. THE LIKELIHOOD IS LOW.)
KEEP WATCH ON THIS THREAD FOR FINAL RALLY POINT. WE WILL GATHER AT THE FINAL
RALLY POINT AND ARRIVE AT THE CHURCH TOGETHER, AND EARLY ENOUGH SO THAT WE
CREATE NO DISRUPTION.
THIS MISSION WILL BE CO-RC'D MY ME (LUTZ), HUGGY, T, AND ANY OTHER
LEADERS PRESENT.
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF SGT FASTUCA, A HERO WHO DIED FOR THE
IDEAL OF HUMAN LIBERTY, WHO DIED FIGHTING TERROR AND TYRANNY. MAY HIS FAMILY BE
COMFORTED IN KNOWING THAT HIS FELLOW CITIZENS AND VETERANS GRIEVE WITH THEM, AND
HONOR HIS LIFE AND SERVICE WITH THEM.
Date: Sunday July 18, 2010
WWII DESTROYER ESCORT SAILORS ASSOCIATION
THE WWII DESTROYER ESCORT SAILORS ASSOCIATION WILL BE HAVING THEIR QUARTERLY MEETING/LUNCH ON SUNDAY 7/18 AT 1:00 p.m.
WE VE BEEN ASKED BY OUR VERY OWN CHAS ACKLEY (IRONEAGLE) TO HONOR THESE HEROES AT THEIR MEETING.
WE'LL MEET AT A RALLY POINT RIDE OVER AND SURPRISE OUR HEROS.
OUR DESTINATION IS ON ACADEMY RD IN N/E PHILLY
RALLY POINT - FOOD BASICS, 8920 FRANKFORD AVE, PHILA. , PA
RALLY TIME - 12:15 p.m.
LETS GET OUT AND SHOW THESE SAILORS HOW MUCH WE APPRECIATE WHAT THEY DID AND MAKE SURE THEY KNOW WE DIDNT FORGET THEM.
Contact Maria 610-327-2916 with any questions.
Welcome Home
Major Barbara McCormick – Mejias
Date: Wednesday July 14, 2010
Rally Time: 11:40 a.m.
Location: Terminal F US Airways
Reminder: access to Terminal F is in the “departures” area, all the way at the end of the airport.
Let’s join the Yellow Ribbon Club in welcoming home Major McCormick-Mejias! She’s been taking care of our Troops, Let’s give the Major a real HERO’s WELCOME!!!
Major Barbara will be escorted by Warriors’ Watch Riders to Washington Twp., NJ.
Who: Major Barbara McCormick-Mejias
When: Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Time: Approx. 1:00 PM
Where: 106 Chestnut St.
Washington Twp (Turnersville), NJ 08012
(Gardendale section)
Contact: Leslie 609-980-4175
Please come out to welcome home Major Barbara McCormick-Mejias from serving in Iraq. Barbara is a Registered Nurse specializing in trauma, critical care. She has been in the Air Force Reserves for 14 years. This is her 2nd tour. Her first tour was in 2002 in Afghanistan with the Critical Care Air Transport Team. This tour she served in Iraq and was directly involved in transport operations of injured and sick soldiers from Iraq to Germany.
Her civilian jobs include working as a nursing instructor for Helene Fuld School of Nursing as well as working for STAT, a transport company for critically ill patients. Barbara also serves on the Washington Twp. Veterans Advisory Board.
Barbara is married to Raymond and they have one son, Jerry.
Please come out to help make some noise in welcoming her home and thanking her for her service.
*Media Welcome at Family Request*
The Yellow Ribbon Club
http://www.yellowribbonclub.org
info@yellowribbonclub.org
WELCOME HOME
SENIOR AIRMAN STEVEN LANG, U.S.A.F.
Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010 Rally Time: 5:45 pm
Rally Location: Sam's Club parking lot/Main Street at Exton
280 Indian Run Road, Exton, PA
Short bio supplied by Steve's family:
Steve joined the Air Force through the Delayed Enlistment program on 30 November 2006. After graduating High School, he reported to Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas in July 2007, joining the 324th Training Sq. /Flight 556.After spending the summer in the Texas heat, he graduated Basic on September 8th, 2007. His next assignment was Tech School for hydraulics maintenance repair on the C130J aircraft at Shepard Air Force Base, Texas.
Finished his training and was promoted to Airman 1st class in November 2007.
Sent to first duty assignment – Little Rock AFB, Little Rock Arkansas in Dec. 2007.
Sent on TDY assignment in Dec. 2008 to April 2009 to, first, Al Udeid AB in Saudi Arabia and then on to Afghanistan.
Sent on second TDY in Dec 2009 to April 2010 to Kandahar AB, Afghanistan. While on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan he received his promotion to SrAirman, Named Airman of the Month for February 2010, and was awarded the Air Force Achievement Award Medal for Distinguished and Outstanding Achievement while serving with the 451st EMAXS Squadron, “Desert Knights”.
The 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is responsible for the Launch, Recovery, Munitions Loading, and Repair of assigned Aircraft for Combat operations to support the war in Afghanistan.
Steve will be spending the next few months in Little Rock before starting his third TDY deployment this December.
Please join us in welcoming home this American HERO!!!
Bring your American Flag!!!
Contact for this welcome: Maria 610-327-2916
and, as always: call 484-679-1717 for updates or changes
WELCOME HOME
MAJOR WERNER
Date: July 7, 2010
Rally Point: Philadelphia International Airport Terminal / TBA
Rally Time: 2:30 P.M.
THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL WELCOME HOME/ESCORT FOR A MARINE THAT SERVED WITH WARRIORS WATCH MEMBER
GEORGE DELIA.
THE MARINE WE'LL BE ESCORTING IS ATTENDING A REUNION IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA.
OUR HERO , H.J. (FRITZ) WERNER, HAS QUITE A LIST OF MILITARY ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
MAJOR WERNER SERVED IN BOTH KOREA AND VIET NAM.
This welcome will be held in the afternoon but if you ever wanted to take some time off to honor one of our “Old Time” Heroes, this would be the time!!!
Contact for this welcome will be Judy / 215-908-4774 or George Delia 215-688-6949 FOR ANY OTHER INFO NEEDED.
WELCOME HOME
Lance Corporal Nicholas Sereday, USMC
Date: Saturday. June 26, 2010
Rally Time: 12:45 PM
Rally Location: Philadelphia International Airport/Terminal D Continental Airlines
LCpl. Sereday is returning from his first deployment in Afghanistan. He is currently stationed in Hawaii and is his the company Protestant Lay Chaplin and in training for company clerk.
Nicholas Sereday graduated from Cumberland Christian School and has a Associates degree from Gloucester County College in Criminal Justice
His Family, John & Susan Sereday and brothers, Scott and Joshua are looking forward to welcoming home their Marine!!!
Nicholas’ hometown is Franklinville, NJ .
Please join us in welcoming home LCpl. Sereday! Let’s show Nicholas how much we appreciate his service!!!!
(Please let me know if you can join us at this welcome.)
Thank you!
Maria Hyland
610-327-2916 (cell)
WELCOME HOME
LANCE CORPORAL NICHOLAS P. ROMANO, U.S.M.C
Date: SATURDAY JUNE 26, 2010
RALLY TIME: 4:30 P.M.
RALLY LOCATION: Philadelphia International Airport
Escort to: Georgetown, DE
Terminal: TBA
We have been asked by Mr. & Mrs. Romano to give their Marine Son a Hero's Welcome. He is on his second tour in the sandbox. We will pick up our Hero at Philadelphia Airport and escort him to Georgetown, DE .
A little bit about our Hero:
Name: Nicholas P. Romano
Rank: Lance Corporal , United States Marine Corps
Unit: 1St Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment Charlie Co.
Military Occupational Specialty: MOS 0331 Machine Gunner
LCpl Nicholas Romano is a 2007 graduate of Cape Henelopen High School , where he was a Cadet in the Junior ROTC and served with the Delaware Wing of the Civil Air Patrol from 2002 to 2007 as Cadet Chief Master Sergeant. He graduated from boot camp at Parris Island in September 2007, served one tour in Iraq from 2008 to 2009 and is currently stationed in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan. Nicholas participated in the Battle of Marjah and is due back to his home base of Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii in June 2010.
His hobbies include fishing, surfing, flying and skateboarding.
Welcome Home
Lance Corporal Eric Medina, U.S.M.C.
Date: Saturday June 26,2010
Location: Philadelphia International Airport
to Shoemakersville, PA
This escort will take us up to Shoemakersville Pa. The mom saw us on Channel 69 news and thought this was the most wonderful thing and would like the same for her son. So what do ya say can we do it????? You betcha!!!
Biography of Lance Corporal, Eric A. Medina - U.S. MARINE
Eric joined the Marines during his Senior year in high school. He started with the Delayed Entry
Program - a program for Pre boot camp readiness. The staff at the recruiting office helped him get physically and mentally ready for what life in boot camp would be like. This Delayed Entry program helped to ensure that he would succeed and finish boot camp. Eric was in this program from October 2007 thru July 2008 when he left for boot camp in Parris Island, South Carolina.
Eric earned his first stripe earning the title Private First Class, during the Delayed Entry program because he was able to get two people signed up to join the Marines. During the time he was in boot camp (July
2008 - Oct 2008) Eric earned his second stripe - and earned the title of Lance Corporal when he was able to recruit two more friends to join the Marines. Eric graduated boot camp on October 2008. He was then stationed in Hawaii from January 2009 to present. Eric’s is assigned to the First Marine - Third Marine Regiment – 1/3 - Charlie Company.
His 1/3 unit are known as LAVA DOGS. Eric was deployed to Afghanistan for seven
months - November 2009
More information to follow, this will be a Saturday escort hoping for great weather for a long escort.
Welcome Home
Sergeant James Charles Davis, U.S. Army
Date:Wednesday June 23, 2010
Rally Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Philadelphia International Airport,
Terminal C
Brief Bio supplied by James' sister, Kim
James Charles Davis was raised in Gloucester City, N.J. and graduated from Gloucester City High School. When he was 19 he joined the Navy and was stationed on the Theodore Roosevelt Aircraft Carrier in Norfolk, V.A. He spend 8 years in the Navy starting out working on the Catapults and the carrier deck and serving two tours in Iraq and finished up his Naval career working in the Jag office. He then decided to leave the Navy to be able to spend more time with his family. After about 1 year, he realized he belonged back in the Military, so he joined the Army. He was originally stationed in El Paso, T.X. but then transferred to Fort Carson, C.O. Shortly after, he was sent to Afghanistan where he spent the next 10 months fighting for his country. He is now home in Colorado with his 2 little boys, James Charles Jr. and Wyatt Allen. He is a really good father, and a loving caring son and brother. He has also been issued numerous medals and honors.
His rank is E5 mod and unit 11B 212.
Sergeant Davis will be escorted to his childhood home on South King Street,
Gloucester, N.J. 08030 where the Yellow Ribbon Club will be awaiting our Hero's arrival.
We have quite a few Heroes to welcome home this week so please join us on any or all…
we would LOVE to see you come out and give our Heroes the Super Star Treatment they deserve!!!
Don’t forget to watch the site for updates and call 484-679-1717 for flight changes or updates.
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WELCOME HOME
LANCE CORPORAL GEORGE BURCHARD, U.S.M.C.
Date: Monday June 14, 2010
Rally Point: Philadelphia International Airport/Terminal C
Rally Time: 8:45 p.m.
Rally Point #2: 400 Block of Prince Frederick Street, King of Prussia, PA 19406 (Upper Merion Twp)
Rally Time #2: approx. 9:30 p.m.
If you would like to join us in the escort to King of Prussia, PA please rally at FB 69 82nd and Bartram Ave., Philadelphia, PA at 7:45 p.m.
Bio supplied by George’s family:
George is a 3rd Generation Marine. He has known he wanted to go into the Marine Corps from a very young age. George’s Grandfather, who was also a Marine in Korean War, passed away while George was serving in Afghanistan. George’s Mom, Sharon; Dad, Ben (Sgt USMC), Sister, Rebecca are all anxious to welcome George home! George’s hobbies include Hunting; Fishing and Practical Jokes.
Let’s join LCpl. Burchard’s family in welcoming home their Marine in Hero Style!!!
THANK YOU LANCE CORPORAL BURCHARD! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!!!
WELCOME HOME
PRIVATE RYAN BEYER, U.S.M.C.
Date: Sunday June 13, 2010
Rally Point: Landis Markets, 841 Gravel Pike, Schwenksville, PA 19473
We have been asked to join the Warriors’ Watch Riders in welcoming home
Private Ryan Beyer, U.S.M.C from Boot Camp
Bio supplied by Ryan’s Mom:
My son Ryan will be graduating from boot camp in Parris Island, SC on June 11. Ryan had been promoted to squad leader early on in boot. Ryan now is in the contending for Honor Graduate, and Iron Man Award. He is known to be the fastest recruit on the entire island including the drill instructors. I am throwing a welcome home party for Ryan at my home in Skippack on Sunday June
13 - all day. I would love it if somehow your organization could pay tribute to this fine new dedicated Marine.
WELCOME HOME
SERGEANT KRISTIN ZAMICHIELI KATONA, U.S.M.C.
Date: SATURDAY JUNE 12, 2010
Time: 11:45 a.m.
Rally Point: TBA
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
We will escort Kristin from the Washington Fire Dept to her home on Butler Pike
in Plymouth, PA.
Bio supplied by Kristin’s Mom, MaryJo:
Sgt. Kristin Zamichieli Katona attended Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, Ursinus
College and Temple University, where she studied Anthropology with an emphasis
on Human Biology before entering the United States Marine Corps in 2007. Kristin
is a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) operator with VMU-3 Phantoms stationed in 29
Palms, CA. She has just returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan where she
served as the Scan Eagle mission commander. She and her brother Cpl. James
Katona, U.S.M.C. have followed in the steps of their grandfather, John
Zamichieli, as US Marines and proudly serve our country. We love and support
Kristin and so grateful to have her home safely! We pray that our other service
men and women return to their families safe and soon.
Contact Maria Hyland 610-327-2916
WELCOME HOME
SPECIALIST JOSEPH BARRIOS, U.S. Army
Date: FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2010
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT / TERMINAL TBA
RALLY TIME: TBA
RALLY POINT #2: 3200 BLOCK OF WELLINGTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA
This arrived too late. We just want him to be honored
Welcome Home
Corporal Zachary Anderson,U.S.M.C.
Here's a brief bio by Zac's family:
My nephew's name is David Zachary Anderson. He goes by Zac.
He is 26 years old and is a Corporal in the US Marine Corps.
He joined the US Marines in 2006. He is a fourth generation US Marine.
Zac is stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA. He served in Iraq in 2009, driving in convoys north of Baghdad, near Mozul, and will now be deployed to Afghanistan in July 2010. His four years were to be up in October 2010, but his service term is now extended. He is seriously considering re-enlisting.
Zac's MOS (I am sure you already know what that is - military occupational specialty) is motor
transportation. In Afghanistan, Zac will be supporting artillery - "Party with Arty."
Zac likes to ride and work on his motorcycle, is an avid surfer, and is a U.S. Marine Corps Expert Rifleman. Zac is a
handsome, quiet young man who is the first-born grandchild and is well-respected and loved by all his family members and friends. He is dedicated to his life as a Marine. Despite the many reasons given by his family not to enlist during wartime, he persisted in joining the U.S. Marine Corps and serving his country. We support his decision, and are so very proud of him and all members of the US servicemen and women. I first became aware of the "Warriors' Watch" by seeing the group on television - Phila. newsbroadcasts. I cry happy tears along with the families and friends of the honored servicemen and women, each time I see the "Warrior's" and the extremely happy families. I personally commend your group and want you to know how much I, and the rest of Zac's family, appreciate your efforts in supporting our hometown heroes
LETS GET OUT AND HONOR THIS MARINE AND GIVE ZACH A WELCOME HE AND HIS FAMILY WONT SOON FORGET!!!!!
WELCOME HOME
SPECIALIST KEN CURRAN
Rally Point: Oxford Valley Mall Parking lot at Old Boscovs
Location: 2300 E. Lincoln Hwy.,
Langhorne, PA 19047
Request from one of our own for SPC Ken Curran.
Ironeagle (CHAZ) and Karen have a request from a life long friend (Cindy) for a mug-n-hug and escort for her son who just returned from Iraq.
We will pick him up at a local restaurant for a mug-n-hug then escort him a short distance to his home.
Please join us in showing Ken how grateful we are for his service and what he has done FOR US!!!
Welcome Home Specialist Curran!!!
LOCATION:
Conveniently located at the intersection of US Route 1 and Oxford Valley Road easily accessible from the PA Turnpike and I-95.
Time: 5: 00 pm
Leaving Rally area: 5:30 pm
SEE BIO BELOW:
Spc. Kenneth Russell Curran has just returned from his deployment with the Army in Iraq.
He is with 733rd Transportation 2nd Platoon - (They were called the Fat Cobras). He served in Iraq from July 29, 2009 - May 3, 2010.
Ordered to Active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon/Overseas Service Ribbon and Armed Forces Reserve Medal.
Ken’s job description-Transportation of military supplies. He graduated from Army Basic Training from Fort Sill, Oklahoma on September 12, 2008.
ANNUAL GORGAS PARK COMMUNITY EVENT
Date: Saturday May 22, 2010Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
(rain date May 23, 2010 10:00am-4:00pm)
Come join us for a fun eventful day and bring the kids along too!
Lots of fun family things do. Moon bounce, games, face painting & lots of food!
http://www.adamconboymemorialfund.org
A rally point will probably be behind the Dunkin Donuts at Ridge Ave and Butler Pike In Plymouth Twp. From there it is a 6 mile ride down Ridge Ave to Gorgas Park. We can rally there from 9:00 AM to 9:40 AM and pull out at 9:40 AM to be there by 10:00AM.
Tuesday May 25, 2010 Military
Appreciation Night/Chick Fil A
Location: 2424 E LINCOLN HWY
LANGHORNE PA 19047
SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD NIGHT OF SHOWING OFF THE BIKES AND HAVING FUN WHILE WE GET THE WORD OUT TO SUPPORT OUR HEROES !
THIS EVENT STARTS AT 5:00 PM
LET’S MAKE THIS A BIG EVENT!!!
WELCOME HOME
SPECIALIST DANIEL CIANCI, U.S. ARMY
Location: PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT / TERMINAL TBA
RALLY TIME: 8:15 PM
If you would like to join us in the escort back to Conshohocken, PA please rally at Firebase 69
82and and Bartram Ave. Philadelphia, PA
7:30 pm
UPCOMING HONOR MISSIONS
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Honor Mission: Wed. May 19, 2010
U.S.Army Veteran.
Time: Wed., May 19, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Flag line at Solfanelli-Fiorillo Funeral Home Inc., 1030 North Main Ave., Scranton, PA.
We will go in as a group to pay our respects at 6:00 PM, as per family request. Meet at Funeral Home at 4:40 PM for briefing. Mission Captain Kim Atkinson
Thurs., May 20; motorcycle escort to the Church & Cemetery- Meet at FH 8:45am - Mass: Holy Rosary 9:30 Escort to Cathedral Cemetary to follow
- as per family request.
Road/Ride Captains: George Atkinson, Donnie Knight
8:45 AM - 11:45 AM May 20, 2010
John Colarossi, U.S. Army Veteran
Current Obituaries
John Colarossi, 89, of Scranton died Sunday May 16, 2010 at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center. He was the husband of the late Allean Van Wert who died December 18, 1993. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Felix and Angelina Sacco Colarossi. Educated in Scranton Schools, prior to his retirement he was employed in the construction business having worked for the Gerard and Cerminaro Construction Co. for many years, subsequent to his retirement he worked for the Mercury Cleaners. He enjoyed his work and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, he loved his family very much especially his grandchildren. John’s family would like to extend a heart-felt thank you to all the people at the Gino Merli Veterans Center who did a great job of taking care of him. He was a member of Holy Rosary Church. Surviving are 2 daughters; Louise Borowski of Scranton, and Joan Longwerth, Jermyn, 2 brothers; Frank and Ben, both of Scranton, a sister, Florence Colarossi, Scranton; a granddaughter Jennifer Merring of Peckville and grandson Curtis Merring of Austin, TX.; Several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers; Angelo, Nicholas, Joseph, Peter, and Felix; two sisters, Lenora Evens and Mary Van Wert. The funeral will be conducted on Thursday from the Solfanelli-Fiorillo Funeral Home Inc., 1030 North Main Ave., Scranton with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church, 316 Williams St. Interment Cathedral Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 5:00 to 8:00 p.mThe NJ MISSION OF HONOR
Date: May 19
http://www.njsmissionofhonor.org/
The remains of 17 American Veterans will be interred after sitting on Funeral Homes shelves for decades.
A Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 19th at 43 Fort Lee Road, Overpeck Park in Leonia, New Jersey at 10:00AM to eulogize 17 American Veterans who served our country. Following this ceremony a motorcade will deliver these
remains to the BG William C Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown, New Jersey where they will be ceremoniously interred. A 21 Gun salute will finally give peace and closure for the souls of these Veterans.
Tentative schedule
9:00 - 9:45 Guests and all motorcyclists attending arrive, 43 Fort Lee Road, Overpeck Park, Leonia, NJ10:00 Overpeck Park Ceremony begins 11:00 Overpeck Park Ceremony ends
11:15 Depart Overpeck Park via Route 80 and NJ Turnpike, Police Escorted
** SEE Below** 12:15 Arrive Richard Stockton Rest Stop, New Jersey Turnpike, located between Interchanges 7A and 7 southbound (6S),
Milepost 58.7, Hamilton Township, Mercer County
12:30 Depart Stockton Rest Stop to BG Doyle Cemetery, Wrightstown
12:45 Arrive REAR ENTRANCE at BG Doyle Cemetery Near Ft. Dix
1:00 Interment Ceremony begins
** WWR **
Rally Time: 1130
Rally Location: Richard Stockton REST AREA South Bound side of the NJTP between exit 7A and 7.
We will form a FLAG LINE to the Entrance of the Rest Ares. After the Motorcade enters the Rest Area, there will be a very short break then the Motorcade will take off to its Final Destination. (Near Ft. Dix)
PLEASE remember we are there to HONOR these Heroes.
Below is a little Protocol that might help those of us who need information or a refresher.
In the Past we have held Our Flags in the LEFT Shoulder Area, Straight up and down and Always at attention. No matter what you wear on your head, a helmet, hat or a do rag or NOTHING at all, while holding the American Flag straight and at attention YOU DO NOT SALUTE. Or place your hand over your heart.
IF by chance you are carrying a Flag that is NOT THE AMERICAN FLAG. Every Time that the Honor Guard is called to attention and Present arms, you MUST DIP that flag and hold it until Order Arms is announced. If you are wondering about Proper Protocol while at a Funeral, PRESENT ARMS (the Salute) will be called EVERY TIME the Body/Casket is moved or the hearse with the Heroes Body Passes by.
If you are not carrying a Flag, a Hand Salute or your hand over your heart will be observed each time.
This info is posted so you feel comfortable with being a FLAG HOLDER at an Honor Mission. Remember that the Flag Line for an Honor Mission is there to pay respect and to show Honor and dignity to the Hero/Heroe's family and loved ones for the Service they performed. It is your choice to carry a Flag at an Honor Mission. IF you do, then do it with Pride and respect for the Blood that was shed for those Stars, and Stripes.
God Bless you all for Everything you do.
WELCOME HOME
CORPORAL PETER PICCIANO, U.S. ARMY
WHEN: MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010
RALLY LOCATION: PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
TERMINAL A
RALLY TIME#1: 1:45 P.M.
RALLY TIME #2 APPROX: 4:30 PM
RALLY LOCATION #2: ANCHORAGE TAVERN
823 BAY AVE.
SOMERS POINT, NJ 08244
PLEASE COME OUT AND WELCOME HOME CPL PETER PICCIANO FROM SERVING 4 YEARS OVERSEAS, 1 ½ YEARS WAS SPENT IN IRAQ . PETER IS AN ARMY AMMUNITION SPECIALIST. HE IS 26 YRS OLD. BORN AND RAISED IN SOMERS POINT, PETER ATTENDED JORDAN RD SCHOOL AND GRADUATED FROM MAINLAND REGIONAL HS IN 2002. HE PLAYED BASKETBALL AND STREET HOCKEY FOR SOMERS POINT THROUGHOUT HIS LIFE, BEING PICKED MOST OF THE TIME FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS. THE BONDS HE FORMED GROWING UP IN THIS WONDERFUL SMALL TOWN STILL REMAIN STRONG-PER HIS MOM.
THE FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO INVITE SOMERS POINT TO WELCOME PETER BACK TO HIS HOMETOWN ON THE STEPS OF THE ANCHORAGE TAVERN ON MONDAY MAY 17TH AT APPROX. 430PM. THE SOMERS POINT FIRE AND POLICE DEPTS WILL BE ON HAND TO MAKE SOME NOISE UPON HIS RETURN.
CONTACT: LINDA (HIS MOM) 215-850-0932
Memorial Service for Airman
Austin Gates Benson, USA
Austin Gates Benson, USA
Friday May 14, 2010
5:00pm to 8:00pm
At Heintzelman Funeral Home
326 Main St.
Hellertown , Pa 18055
Warrior Watch family has been requested by the family of Airman Austin Gates Benson to stand Honors at a Memorial being held in his honor
May 14th, 2010 in the Hellertown area.
Airmen 1st Class Austin Gates Benson was only 19 yrs old and in Afghanistan for only two months, he paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving his country proudly.
A Short Bio of Austin Gates Benson:
He Enlisted into the Air Force 28 Sept 2007 under the Delayed Enlistment Program.
While attending high school he was a frequent visitor to the principal’s, but not because was a troublemaker.
“He was always there as the voice of the students, the voice of the class and he would be their champion,” said Assistant Principal David Laboski. He had a “great mind” and was a formidable debater, especially when it came to one of his main causes. Austin Gates Benson was voted most likely to change the world by his graduating class. He was a techie who built his own gaming computer.
After graduating from Saucon Valley High School in 2008, he left for basic training on 7 Jul 2008.
When he completed basic and tech school he was assigned to the 54th Combat Communications Squadron at Werner Robbins Air Force Base in Georgia. He deployed to Afghanistan mid Feb. 2010 to and was assigned to FOB Torkham.
Please join the Warrior’s Watch Riders as they pay tribute to this fallen HERO.
The Westboro Baptist Church has posted they will be at this funeral to protest.
Please remember to keep this memorial service a tribute to our Hero and we must respect the family at all times.
Contact Maria Hyland 610-327-2916 with any questions
*************** RALLY POINT ***************
RALLY POINT- McDonalds
14 S Main St
Hellertown Pa 18055
RALLY TIME-1600 HRS
KSU-1620
THE FUNERAL HOME IS .6 MILES DOWN MAIN ST
We have been requested by the Warrior’s
Watch Rider
to pay honor to a fallen Hero on
Tues. April 27, 2010 for
James P. Phillips.
From: Maria Hyland
Subject: Funeral Flag Line Request for Tuesday April 27, 2010
Date: Monday, April 26, 2010, 3:11 PM
If you can at all help with this honor mission, even for a period of time, please do. Thank you!
We have been asked by the brother in law of James P. Phillips (retired Navy) to provide an Honor Flag line only at the memorial service being held for him tomorrow. The obituary is as follows. Remember this is a flag line only mission no escort has been requested.
James P. Phillips of Lindenwold, N.J., formerly of Levittown, died Thursday, April 15, 2010. He was 55.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., James was a longtime resident of Levittown before moving to New Jersey five years ago.
He was employed with Boardman Fire Extinguisher Co. in Collingswood , N.J., for several years.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam and the first Gulf War retiring as chief petty officer.
He was a computer enthusiast who also enjoyed photography and playing his guitar.
James was the son of the late John and Dorothy (Lamanna) Phillips.
He was the loving father of Audrey Jean and Abigail Rose Phillips, both of Hampton, Va.; he was the brother of Raymond D. Phillips of Levittown, John T. and his wife, Mary Phillips, of Reno, Nev., Paul and his wife, Maureen Phillips, of Levittown, Mary Ellen and her husband, Roy Castle, of Quarryville, Pa., Carol Anne and her husband, John Smith, Vincent Phillips and Kathleen and her husband, Chris Barry, all of Levittown. He will also be sadly missed by his aunt, Claire Aker of Sicklerville , N.J.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends are invited to call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown, where his memorial service will be held at 1 p.m.
Condolences may be sent at the Web site below. James J. Dougherty Funeral Home,
Levittownhttp://www.doughertyfuneralhome.com
Warriors' Watch Riders 2nd Annual Birthday Bash!
Come on out and help us celebrate our birthday. Get your tickets reserved today!
Date: Saturday, 6/5/2010
Time: 1:00pm until ??
Where: Riverside Barr & Grill
5801 N Delaware Dr. (Rt 611)
Easton, PA 18040
http://www.RiversideBarr.com
Cost: $30 per person (12 & under free)
Come on out and enjoy a pig roast and BBQ with all the fixin’s.
Catch up with some old friends and meet some new ones! All friends of WWR are welcome.
A scenic ride to the Riverside will be available from a number of rally points the morning of the picnic.
We have made a significant deposit, based on our attendance last year and need to pay for our party in advance, so don't wait until the last minute. Get your tickets reserved today!
For your convenience, tickets can be paid for with check or credit card via PayPal. Contact John “Goldwing” Stein at John112269@aol.com to reserve your spot.
2ND ANNUAL BLUE MASS
Date: May 8, 2010
WE'LL STAND A FLAG LINE AT THE START OF THE CEREMONY AND AGAIN WHEN IT ENDS.
LETS GET OUT AND SUPPORT OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN BLUE. THEY KEEP US
SAFE EVERY DAY. GOD BLESS THEM ALL.
The primary Rally point will be the entrance to the Keystone Industrial Park entrance on Rt 413 south, just north of the I95 interchange. rally at 1015hrs, with KSU at 1045hrs at which time , under Police escort, we will proceed to the Bristol township municipal building and join the Blue Warriors for the procession to St. Michaels.
Departure from The municipal bldg is scheduled for 1145 hrs.
Service is scheduled for completion at approx. 1300 at which time we will set flag line. by 1330 we should be back in our saddles for the parade to the final destination, K of C hall. You should note that we have been invited to come in to the reception after arrival.
RALLY-THE GAP , RT.413 AND RT.1 ( secondary rally point )
RALLY TIME-TBD
KSU-TBD
please watch www.warriorswatch.org / confirmed missions for more info.
Welcome Home Lance Corporal Connel Parsons,U.S.M.C.
Date: May 5, 2010
Rally Time: 8:45 p.m.
Where: Ft. Myers Florida
The Southwest Chapter of Florida 's WWR would like to invite all members and
guests to join us on Wednesday, May 5th at 21:00 hours at the Southwest Florida Regional Airport in Fort Myers to welcome home Lance Corporal Connel Parsons, USMC/3rd Battalion 4th Marines.We will meet on top of the short term parking deck for a short briefing and then proceed inside to greet our warrior home along with his family and other loved ones.
For more information contact billybob@splittinthebreeze.com
Welcome Home Dominic Evola, U.S.M.C.
Date: April 25, 2010
Rally: 12:15 Medford Diner,122 Rte 70, Medford, NJ
Please join in on welcoming Marine Dominic Evola home to visit his family before deploying to Afghanistan.
We welcomed Dominic home from boot camp last year before he left to be
stationed in Hawaii.Now we get a chance to do it again before he leaves for duty in Afghanistan.
Let's give this Marine one more WWR experience to take with him while deployed.
KSU: 12:50 to escort our HERO to LaBella Pizza, 199 Mt Holly-Medford Rd ,
Medford , NJ (his Dad's place)As was the last time, Dominic's father has invited everyone to partake in some of his excellent Italian cuisine.
Welcome Home Lance Corporal
Duane Longfellow, U. S. M. C
Date: Sunday April 25, 2010
Rally Time: 4:45 p.m.
Rally Location: PHL / Terminal TBA
LCPL Duane Longfellow of the US Marine Corps, served in Okinawa for 17 months, and 7 Months in Afghanistan from May of 09 to Dec of 09. He served
in the CLR2, GSMT CO as a gunner on an MRAP as security for the Convoys in his unit. Before his MRAP arrived in Afghanistan, he served as a welder on the
British Camp Bastion. He served on Okinawa from May 23 2008 as a welder, until he left for Afghanistan in May of 2009, then returned to Okinawa in Dec of 09, which he served as head of the Welding shop. He has received the National Defense medal, Global War on Terror medal, Afghanistan service medal with 2 stars, Navy Marine Corps overseas service ribbon, NATO Service Ribbon, Certificate Of Recognition from the British Government for serving on Camp astionas a welder. His unit has been recommended for the Presidential Unit Citation.
(which they have not received to date).He will be arriving Home at the Philadelphia International Airport, April 25th at 5:07 pm!
My Husband and I would be honored if you would consider escorting him to his home in Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania
Welcome Home Staff Sergeant Ted Bullock, U.S.A.F.
When: Saturday April 24, 2010
Where: 1800 Block of Robinson Ave.
Havertown, PA
Rally Time: 1:30 p.m.
UPDATE!!!
SSG Ted Bullock USAF will be coming home from his 3rd tour from the Middle East. He is stationed out of Dover AFB and has served in Iraq, Kuwait and now Afghanistan. He's coming home to his wife Gina and his daughter Alexis who turns 2 this Friday the 16th. The Warrior's Watch Riders will meet our Hero at the PA rest stop on I 95 N at the Pa border and escort him up I 95 to Havertown.
Please bring your America Flags and help us welcome home OUR HERO !!!
Welcome Home Sergeant Brian Furtak, U.S. Army
Please join us in welcoming Brian home from Afghanistan!
Date: April 15, 2010
Where: Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Graduate!
Rally Point: Metro Plex Office Building , Chemical Road in Plymouth, PA
Rally Time: 7:00 p.m.
Parade to begin approx. 7:30 p.m.
Brian joined the Army after graduating from Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, class of 2003. He was Deployed to Iraq after basic training. Sgt. Furtak was an Army mechanic, was honorably discharged after his third year and came home to work full time for Ambrose Moving Company.
Last year, Brian was recalled to the Army, sent to Ft. Stewart, GA.
In May 2009, Brian was deployed to Afghanistan for one year.
Brian lives in Conshohocken with his mother and three brothers. Brian's father is deceased. Brian's three brothers are Richard,27; Daniel,23 who is SGT in the US Army stationed in Germany, and currently deployed to Afghanistan; and Matthew, his youngest brother,18 and a recent graduate of Plymouth Whitemarsh High School. Brian loves fishing and the shore in his spare time.
Welcome Home Master Gunnery Sergeant
Edward Mallas, U.S.M.C.
Date: April 17, 2010
Rally Time: 9:45 a.m.
Location: Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport, Avoca PA
Originally from Dunmore, PA and now a resident of Tennessee, has served three tours of duty, and one during Desert Storm, and has never had a "Welcome Home"!
Let's make up for that on Saturday, April 17!
He has been stateside for a few weeks, after his latest tour in Iraq and Afghanistan , but has been stationed at various USMC bases.
He will be returning to his home town to see family, and we want to be there for him!
Please bring your American Flags to show your support with a flag line when our Heroes arrive!
A Hero's Welcome Coordinator for these events: Maria Hyland, 610-327-2916.
Welcome Home E-3 Timothy Yates, U.S. Navy
When: Saturday April 10, 2010
Rally Point: Philadelphia International Airport/terminal C
Rally Time: 5:45 a.m.
We will be escorting Timothy from Philadelphia International Airport to his home on the 6300 Block of Gillespie St. Phila., PA 19135
Timothy is returning from an 8 month deployment aboard the USS Nimitz, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Please bring your American Flags to show your support with a flag line when our Heroes arrive!
A Hero's Welcome Coordinator for these events: Maria Hyland, 610-327-2916.
WELCOME HOME 2nd LT JOHN PAUL
Short bio – John-Paul went to St. Agnes 
School
in West Chester, PA, then Devon Prep in Devon, PA. Attended Mt. ST. Mary’s
University in Emmitsburg, MD, double majoring in Biology and German and enrolled
in the US Army ROTC program there, the Green Terror Battalion. He earned his
paratrooper wings and is an expert marksman. JP graduated in 2007 and was
commissioned 2nd LT., US Army. Spent a year training in the intelligence branch,
including time at Ft. Lewis, WA and Ft. Huachuca, AZ. Then assigned to
Heidelberg, Germany with the NATO Joint Command. His German language proficiency
came in handy!
August, 2009 deployed to Afghanistan in a re-organization of intelligence operations there with a number of US Army Europe resources redirected to Kabul. Now a 1st. LT (I slapped his new bars on him personally in Heidelberg, great fun!!!), John-Paul serves in the Joint Operation Command in Kabul, under General Rodriguez and alongside soldiers from 42 other countries. Footnote, General Rodriguez is from West Chester and a graduate of Henderson High School! Following his one year tour, he will probably return to Heidelberg
As for the rest of the Snooks, husband John is with the Brandywine Conservancy in Chadds Ford, PA plus Township Supervisor in East Bradford Township Son Walter is a freshman at Princeton, focusing on Middle East affairs, and member of the ARMY ROTC Tiger Battalion there. He hopes to go to Ranger school and infantry. Another footnote, General David Petraeus earned two degrees from Princeton, was awarded the university’s annual alumni award last month, and Walter’s battalion had the honor of spending the better part of two days with him!!! Daughter Alice is at Bishop Shanahan High School and Christy at St. Agnes Elementary. I try to keep everything rolling while helping build an Endowment Fund for St. Agnes School
My father, Robert Craig, is West Point 1952, sorry Navy but we are an Army family!!! Both he AND my mother, Alice, plan to be at the airport tomorrow!!! Erin is JP’s doll of a girl friend who works in North Jersey
And, thank the Lord for this fabulous weather!!!
Attached are some photos, one from commissioning 2007, two from leaving for deployment August, 2009, last is the Vampire intel group in Kabul !!!
Welcome Home Sergeant Kevin Michael Brackney, U.S. Army
Date: April 8th
Rally Point: Philadelphia International Airport / terminal TBA
Rally Time: 1:45 PM
Picking up SGT Brackney at Philly International and Escort him home to Ridley Park, PA.
A Short Bio by his family:
Kevin Michael Brackney was born on Sept. 13, 1976 in Detroit, Michigan to Cathy and Richard Brackney. Kevin has a younger brother, Michael. Their father died when Kevin was 15 years old. Kevin enlisted in the Army in 2004 and was a member of the Signal Corp stationed in Kitzingen, Germany. He served two tours in Iraq. His first deployment was to Tikrit in 2005; his second deployment was to Baghdad from October 2007 to March 2008. While he was in Baghdad he received his Sergeant's stripe. He is currently stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany in the 44th ESB (Signal Batt.) Charlie Company. Kevin's time in the Army has allowed him to complete his college education and he will get his degree this Spring. He also completed a Warrior Leadership course and Army Leadership training in Grafenwoehr, Germany.
He is a great guy -- we call him our 'gentle giant'.
Kevin and my daughter, Gianine, were married on March 7, 2009. They had 2 weeks together before he had to return to Germany. Gianine finally joined him there in May 2009.
Although their time in the Army has been a great experience, they are both counting down the days to their return home.
Please bring your American Flags to show your support with a flag line when our Heroes arrive!
A Hero's Welcome Coordinator for these events: Maria Hyland, 610-327-2916.
ATTENTION!! NEW DATE
Welcome Home Spc. Jeff rey Woodlin, U.S. Army
Date: Sunday March 28, 2010
Rally Time: TBA
Rally Location: Philadelphia International Airport
Jefferey is in the 71st Transportation Div./CMR
He joined the Army 3 years ago at age 28. Jeff rey was unemployed and felt the responsible thing to do would be to serve our country. Jeff rey's mom says the Army has helped him grow and become a great man.
After boot camp, Jeff rey was stationed in Grafenwoehr, Germany.
After 9 months in Germany, he was deployed to Iraq for a year.
The SPC was home for 2 weeks and while he was home, he lost his grandfather to cancer.
His Grandfather also served in the United States Army in 1944.
Jeff rey has a sister, Kaula (23), Grandmom Mattie, Aunt Marilyn, Uncles Islam and Amar
and several neices, nephews and cousins that love him very much. He also has a new love from Deleware, her name is Johnetta.Jeff reys interests include fixing and putting things together, music and sports.
LETS GET OUT AND GIVE THIS HERO A WELCOME HOME THAT HE WONT FORGET.
Welcome Home Specialist Steve Young
Date: March 27, 2010
Where: Philadelphia International Airport To Brookhaven, PA
If you would like to join in the escort/Rally Point: FB69
Rally Time: 11:45 am
From Steve's mother:
My son, Specialist Steve Young has been stationed at Ft. Richardson, Alaska since July of 2008.
In March of 2009 he was deployed to Afghanistan.
He went back to Ft. Richardson in the middle of November for his 2 week R&R
and to be there when his son was born.His wife had heart problems and he was allowed to stay in Alaska with her instead of going back to Afghanistan
(which he wasn't necessarily happy about - he didn't like leaving his buddies over there).Anyway, he is coming home to Brookhaven, PA on March 27, 2010.
This is the first time he's been home since being deployed.
Would ya'll be interested in helping? He and I would be thrilled!
Thank you very much.
Regards,
Dee Mecklin
Welcome Home Marines!!!
Please join us to welcome home
the Marines from
Bridge Company B,
Engineer Support Battalion
Tuesday March 16, 2010
Folsom Marine Reserve Base
6th and Kedron Ave, Folsom Pa
Rally Time: 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Maria Hyland 610-327-2916
Saturday, March 13, 2010
7PM
Volunteers,
We just received a request to welcome home Air Force Captain Darrick Lee at Philadelphia International Airport. He will be arriving on US Air flight 3972 from Baltimore due to arrive at 7:09 pm. As of now we do not know what terminal the flight will arrive at. The only information we have on the Captain is that he is coming home from Afghanistan and will be going to Ft. Dix.
I know this is a short notice but hopefully some of you will be able to welcome home this hero tomorrow night.
For the Troops
,Charlie Becker
610-631-9457 (H)
484-576-3121 (C)
Our welcome home for SSgt. Dunbar on Monday, March 8, 2010 has been cancelled at the request of the family.
Thank you SSgt. Dunbar for your service to our great nation!
WELCOME HOME!
Thank you, Maria Hyland / A Hero’s Welcome
WELCOME HOME SPC. JOSEPH BOOZ
Date: Sunday March 7, 2010
Rally Time: 2:00 p.m.
Rally Location: Golden Eagle Diner RT 13 and Bath Rd, Bristol Pa 19007
We will be escorting our Hero to a local fire hall where there will be a party in Spc. Booz’ Honor!
Please join us in Welcoming Joseph Home!
Thank you for your service Spc. Booz!!!
Contact for this welcome: Maria 610-327-2916
Hero: SSGT Eric Madsen US Army - Home: Newportville, Pa.
SSGT Eric Madsen US Army, served for the past year in Afghanistan as a combat engineer with the 4th BN 62nd Engineers defusing IED’s. SSGT Madsen also served in Iraq in 2005-2006 on his first tour of duty. Eric graduated in 2001 from Truman HS in Bristol and joined the Army in 2003.
Let’s welcome home this brave Soldier and give him the welcome he deserves.
______________________________________
Date: Sunday March 7th 11AM
Rally Time: 10:45 AM
We, along with Warriors Watch will honor the 228th Engineer Company with a flag line at their deployment ceremony scheduled for 11 AM on Sunday March 7th at Spring Ford High School, 350 South Lewis Rd Royersford PA. This unit is from the Spring City Army National Guard Armory and will be deploying to Afghanistan. So bring your flag and let's send these troops off with the honor and respect they deserve.
Please check or site www.aheros-welcome.orgfor other events scheduled for March.
For The Troops
Charlie Becker
610-631-9457 (H)
484-576-3121 (C)
WELCOME HOME STAFF SERGEANT ERIC MADSEN
Please join A Hero’s Welcome and The Warrior’s Watch Riders in welcoming home our HERO, Staff Sergeant Madsen!
Rally Date: Monday March 1, 2010
Rally Time: 5: 15 p.m.
Rally Point: Philadelphia International Airport / Terminal TBA
WHERE-Rally Point #2: 2811 Ave, E. Newportville, PA. 19056.
Rally Time: approx. 6:15 p.m.
SSgt. Madsen is returning from his second deployment (his first was in Iraq from 05-06)
ERIC is returning from Afghanistan, being there since last Feb. 2009.
Please join us to show Eric how much we appreciate what he has done FOR US !!!
FROM ERICS PARENTS:
Brief Bio by Eric’s family:
My son, SSGT Madsen, is coming home from Afghanistan in Feb. He has been to Iraq in 2005-2006 as his first tour of duty. He has been in Afghanistan since Feb last yr. He will be coming home to PA on March 1st. He is stationed in Fort Carson, CO. We wanted to have the Escort from Philadelphia Int'l airport. We think he deserves the recognition and the thanks that this escort can give.
Let’s give Staff Sergeant Madsen a welcome he won’t forget!!!!
Please bring your American Flags and join in this welcome for our HERO!!!
To All:
The request for an escort and show of support for the Police/Biker's funeral is very painful because it reflects the rise in suicides in stressful jobs. Normally you would find request for Soldiers here, but the only difference is the uniform.
May God bless his family and keep them by His grace!
Yours in Christ,
Florence
From: Maria Hyland <mariahyland@comcast.net>
Subject: Police/Biker Funeral request by Warrior's Watch Riders
Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010, 9:35 PM
This is a request by the Warrior’s Watch Riders, please let me know if you would like join in this honor mission.
Thank you for helping us honor all of our Heroes… be it our Military, Police and Fire or any first responders…
Maria Hyland
A Hero’s Welcome
The following was just posted on the WWR website. What was NOT posted was that this is a tragic suicide. The rate of suicides among police officers is a national disgrace and something that should be addressed.
In any case, please pass this info on to your lists, for those who might wish to attend and support the family, police and Bullets MC:
http://forums.lutzkicksass.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1266677434/s-0/
OFFICER CHRISTOPHER DOMENICK DiPIETRO died suddenly on February 13, 2010. Chris was a Philadelphia Police Officer and a member of the Bullets MC. A representative of the Bullets contacted me for arrangements. The request is Flag Line during viewing on THURSDAY evening, Flag Line at funeral on Friday Morning.
The 12th Philadelphia Police District will provide full honors at the funeral and graveside. Interment will follow the service and will be at Resurrection on Hulmeville Road in Bensalem.
Relatives, friends, Philadelphia Police Department, members of the Fraternal Order of Police, and members of Bullets Motorcycle Club and Warriors' Watch are invited to his Funeral Mass and interment.
Thursday, February 25: 6 to 9pm, St. Anne Church, 2328 E. Lehigh Ave., Phila. PA 19125
Friday, February 26th, viewing begins at 9am, service at 11 A.M., St. Anne Church
The method of escort to the cemetery has yet to be determined. Initial thoughs are that the Bullets MC and WWR will provide motorcycle escort, IF and ONLY IF conditions are GOOD on that day. Otherwise, WWR may ride ahead during the service and set up a flag line along Hulmeville Road This determination will be made by our contact at the Bullets MC and the RC for this mission, yet to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions to St. Anne Alumni Fund c/o the above named address or to the Fraternal Order of Police Survivor's Fund, 1336 Spring Garden St., Phila. PA 19123.
This death is a tragedy on many levels, and the WWR stands ready to show support and solidarity with the family, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Department, and our fellow bikers.
Stay closely tuned for updates.
A Hero's Welcome
Hello Volunteers, we have a few welcome homes coming up and with the weather the way it's been, please call the
A Hero's Welcome hotline # 484-679-1717 before each welcome to assure
there are no changes
and watch the website to updates too!
Thank you again for joining us in these welcome home celebrations, it means a lot to our Heroes to know we are supporting them in what they do for US!!!
Thank you and God Bless!
For the Troops!
Maria Hyland
Welcome Home Staff Sergeant Eric Madsen, U.S. Army
Date: 03/01/10
Who: SSGT ERIC MADSEN
Rally Time: 5:15 p.m. (Flight arrives approx. 5:30 pm)
Rally Point: Philadelphia International Airport Terminal TBA
Escort to: Newportville, PA 19056
SSgt. Madsen is returning from Afghanistan. This is his 2nd tour overseas and he has been in Afghanistan
since Feb. 2009, his first deployment was to Iraq in May of 2006. Let's show Eric how happy we are to see him coming home safely and that he is OUR HERO!!!!
Brief Bio from Eric's Parents: My son, SSGT Madsen, Eric, is coming home from Afghanistan in Feb. He has been to Iraq in 2005-2006 as his first tour of duty, and he has been in Afghanistan since Feb last yr. He will be coming home to PA on March 1st. He is stationed in Fort Carson, CO. We wanted to have the Escort from Philadelphia Int'l airport. We think he deserves the recognition and the thanks that this escort can give. On his first tour, my son Eric received letters of recognition from State Sen. Tomilson's office, and State Rep. Anthony Melio and they are documented in Doylestown.
Welcome Home Cpl. Timothy Missel, USMC
Date: 02/20/10
Time: TBA (approx. 1:00 pm)
Rally Location: TBD (Medford, NJ area)
Cpl. Timothy Missel is returning from serving 8 months in Iraq. Tim is a graduate of Cherokee High School 2004. He is part of the Marine Corps. 6th Engineer Support Batallion, Bridge Company Bravo. Tim married the love of his life, Samantha, and was deployed only a few short weeks after his wedding.
Tim’s in-laws are members of the Yellow Ribbon Club and they are requesting a very loud welcome home for their son-in-law. Please come join the Yellow Ribbon Club, Evesham Fire and Rescue, Friends and Family, and the town of Evesham in making a lot of noise in welcoming Tim home.
Welcome Home Master Sergeant Ron Cerino,
U.S. Air Force
Date: 2/13/2010
Who: MSGT Ron Cerino
Rally Point: Plymouth Square Shopping Center - 1890 Butler Pike, Plymouth
Meeting
Parking lot behind Sunoco - Ridge Pike & Butler Pike - Plymouth Meeting, Pa.
Rally Time: 12:20 pm
We received a request by MSgt. Cerino's son, Anthony, to give his father a real Hero's Welcome and we're going to make that happen!
A Hero's Welcome and the Warrior's Watch Riders will be escorting MSgt. Cerino to the Collegeville Fire Dept. Rt. 29 in Collegeville, PA.
Here is a short bio written by Anthony about his father, Ron. Ron had left for Iraq in September of 2009 and this is his first tour. He started in the military in the Army /369th of Worcester back in late 1983. From there he had made his way through the ranks. Then crossed over to the Air Force. He is now with the 514CES (Civil Engineering Squadron) From McGuire AFB. With in the unit he is a firefighter. He has held many officer positions with in the unit. Ron has a wife, 2 children who are grown, and 1 grand daughter who all miss him very much, along with all of his fellow civilian firefighter friends.
Upcoming South Jersey Welcomes:
Welcome Home Chuck Garon
Date: 02/13/10
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Rally Location: Philadelphia International Airport, Terminal
TBA
Brief Bio from Chuck's neighbor, Angela: My neighbor Chuck will be coming back from a year in Iraq on Saturday Feb 13th. He's flying in to Philly. He did the NJ Run for the Fallen last August when he was home for his 2 week R and R.
Part two Email..
About Chuck, this is the end of his year long deployment to Baghdad. He is returning back to McGuire to be reunited with his family before he moves to another base stateside next month. The reason I mentioned the 2 week R&R is that he was one of the 24 runners doing the Run For the Fallen last August while he was home for his 2 weeks R&R. Someone dropped out at the last minute and Chuck said let me do it. Bubba told him to enjoy his r&r, but he insisted on doing it. He is a great guy and cares a lot about helping others.
THIS HERO NEEDS A WELCOME HOME like the "ROCK STARS"
UPCOMING WELCOME IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS!!!
Who: Spc. Danny Guzman, U.S. Army National Guard
Rally Time and Location: TBA (Watch Website for updates)
Danny's family has asked us to welcome home their brother and our hero in A Hero's Welcome and Warrior's Watch style!!
Danny is due to return from 12 month tour in Afhganistan. He will arrived at Ft. Benning to outprocess and then be allowed to join his unit in
I.L (He is national guard). His family is hosting a Welcome Birthday event for him and a Warrior Escort upon his arrival would be the icing on the cake!
Brief Bio by Danny's Sister:This is his 1st deployment. He is an OUTSTANDING individual, who is always willing an able to help any and all. Danny participated in the
JROTC program during his 4 yrs at Foreman H.S in Chicago, IL. Attended Basic Training ( 2008 ), AIT & Air Borne School(2009) at Ft. Benning, GA. His MOS is 11B (Infantry). He was greatly influenced by other members of his family in the military:
(R)SFC Turner, Michael, SPC Daeliz Guzman, SSG CarlosTorres, and LCPL Perez-Guzman.
Words can not express how proud we are of him, of all his accomplishements, and most of all for his selfless service to this GREAT nation.
A Hero's Welcome
WHO: USMC Unit / Bridge Company "B"
Where: Marine Drill Center
Bridge Company B
6th and Kedron Ave Folsom, PA 19033
When: 2:00pm
Date: ????
Volunteers,
we have a short notice to welcome home the Marines from Bridge Company B / USMC
Reserve unit from Folsom, PA.
We were lucky enough to send these Marines out and we're Blessed to be welcoming them home!!! OO RAH!!!
The Busses should arrive at approx. 3:00 p.m.
When we escorted this unit out last year it was 4 PLATOONS OF ABOUT 150 PERSONAL.
Some of the Unit has been Redeployed to Afghanistan but most are returning from their Second Deployment.
Warriors Watch Riders will rally on 95N above the Delaware line and pick up the busses on the fly, leading them to the Marine center in Folsom where we will welcome them home with open arms!!!
We will be joined by American Sheepdogs and and their VERY HAPPY Families!!! Please bring your 3x5 American Flags to show our support with a flag line when they arrive!
Please contact Maria Hyland at 610-327-2916 with any questions.
Rc. Goldwing
WHO: SSG Harold M. Card, US Army
SSG Harold M. Card joined the army reserves in December of 2000 as a combat medic. He also served in the Navy for five years straight out of high school. In the Navy he was a computer programmer and a volunteer on the ships fire suppression team. Last Christmas he was given his orders for Iraq. At the time he was attached to the 77th Sustainment Brigade out of Fort Dix New Jersey but was reassigned to the 165th QM out of Fort Belvoir, Virginia for the deployment. He started his training in Fort Riley Kansas in February and deployed to Al Kasik Iraq in May of 2009. At home, he is a volunteer firefighter and fire prevention officer with the Southampton Fire Company. He is also the Battalion chief of the Tri-Hampton rescue squad. All in all, SSG Card in hero to his country, community and family.
Welcome Home LCpl. Thomas Whear, U.S. M. C.
Date: TBA
Warrior's Watch Riders were contacted by the proud mom of LCpl. Thomas Whear to provide an escort for her son when he comes home from his first deployment to Iraq. He will be arriving with his unit to the Willow Grove Naval Air Station and his mom would like nothing better then to have us there for him when he arrives. Let's give this young Marine a Welcome he deserves.
Short Bio of our Hero:
LCpl. Thomas W. Whear, 24 yrs. old graduated from Parris Island, May 2008 from the 3rd Battalion. He is with the Marine Reserves stationed at Willow Grove NAS, MAG 9, MWSS 472, DET B
This is his first deployment to Iraq. Tom went active duty in April 2009 and deployed from Cherry Point, NC. OOO RAH!!!
Subject: Request by Warriors Watch Riders/Coining
When: Sunday 1/3/2010
Rally Point: K-Mart Shopping Ctr. 176 W. Street Rd. Feasterville, Pa.
19053 (215-355-5515)
Rally Time: 2:30 PM
KSU: 3:20 PM
Destination: Feasterville, Pa. area
Okay folks we have been asked by one of our own Lee Cannon "LEE" to pay tribute to his Uncle Joe Cannon a very proud WWII veteran. The family will be having a holiday party and we would like to surprise Mr. Cannon with a mug-n-hug and coining. Joe is a very proud Veteran and Lee is very proud of him as well, he wants to be able to do this for his Uncle as he doesn't want to much more time to slip by without his Uncle knowing how much his service for his country is appreciated by so many.
A letter of request by Lee Cannon for this coining: It will be a 2fer indeed.
It would be a great honor if I could have my fellow wwr riders attend this request for a hug&mug, coining of two WWII combat vets at the same time both are my uncles. {1st} Joe Cannon 87 years old the younger brother to my late father, Leo C Cannon Sr. {died in 1969 also a combat vet WWII that was awarded (the bronze star)} the 2nd is Fred O'Neal my uncle by marriage. Joe was with the 104th infantry division "Timberwolfs" company?? He is very proud of this time of his life, so much so that he has a room in his house with maps of the areas he had been in and the battles he fought in and was part of. Such as NormDay, d day, Battle of the Bulge, Arken Forrest, are the only ones that come mind, to me at this time.
Fred O’Neal 85 or 87 years old I can't say much about him. Because we never talked about this time of his life at all. But I'm sure we will, after this day is over. This could be #3. I have a nephew Cpl Gabe Fox 31 years old of Pendel, Pa. Also a combat vet that served in Iraq with the 25th Marines 2nd bn echo company in 2003. places visited Nasiriyah and Ash-Shatrah to name a couple sand holes. I'm not sure if I can pull this off on him. He does not like all the fan fare, for what he did for his county. #4 his father Wick Fox 62 years old also from Pendel, Pa was navy air at the time of the Vetnam War, State Side but still did his time. Late 60's early 70's. There could be one more marine that served with Gabe in Iraq but I don't have any info on him at this time.
In closing every service person that has worn a uniform of our great country, fought in our wars since General Geo Washington’s times, should have had the likes of us to welcome them home no matter what colors we have on our backs, it all comes down to the red, white, and blue old glory. Thank you all in advance. I'm proud to ride or tail gun for each and everyone of you guys & gals.
God bless America & happy healthy 2010 to all. Praise the ones that are here and remember the ones we lost.
A Hero's Welcome
Welcome Home Spec. Erica Walsh, US Army
RALLY TIME: 7:15 p.m.
RALLY POINT: Philadelphia Airport / Terminal C
RALLY POINT #2: 1999 Pulaski Drive, Blue Bell, Pa 19422
Bio:
Army MP Spec. Erica Walsh is coming back from her second deployment overseas. She previously spent one year at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and is soon to finish up a year in South Korea. She has been in the service for over 5 years now, met her husband Nate and married while in the Army. We are proud of Erica and our military family. Her Uncle graduated from West Point and served for 24 yrs. and was awarded the Bronze Star in Desert Storm. Erica's sister, Michele is a 3rd year Cadet MS III at Syracuse University and will be commissioned next year. Erica's 3 cousins Mike, Trish and Beth all served in Iraq, and 2 other cousins Paul and Barry are Marine Corps retired... not to forget all our WWII and Vietnam relatives who are no longer with us.
Erica is humble and will feel unworthy of this welcome treatment because she doesn't wear a Combat patch, but we believe every aspect of Service overseas is an integral part of the total picture and she definitely deserves to be recognized for what she does.
Please join us in welcoming Spec. Erica Walsh in Hero's Style!!!